FD93070DA1FD199C8725824A0079E067 Hearing Summary

Senators Todd and Martinez Humenik, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1196.  The reengrossed bill adds licensed psychologists or other licensed or certified health care personnel deemed appropriate by the Department of Human Services to the list of professionals who can examine and certify the diagnosis, prognosis, and other relevant medical or mental factors for an applicant for Aid to the Needy Disabled Program.

Allison Neswood, Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

Aubrey Hasvold , Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.

Theresa Schiavone, National Alliance on Mental Illness - Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hasvold and Ms. Neswood responded to questions from the committee.

Danielle Dunaway, Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Janet Rose, Bayaud Enterprises, testified in support of the bill.

Francesca Maes, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Smallwood recessed the meeting

Senator Smallwood reconvened the meeting.

Ms. Neswood returned to the table and responded to committee concerns.

Committee members discussed a conceptual amendment.